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Italy: ? Ostia, Temple of Rotondo or Augusto. View of a ruined circular bulding (a mausoleum or temple) with an arcaded ground floor, with the remains of a dome with large octagonal coffering between pilasters within, and a stepped exterior. In the distance are ruined towers.
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Reference number
Adam vol.57/122
Purpose
Italy: ? Ostia, Temple of Rotondo or Augusto. View of a ruined circular bulding (a mausoleum or temple) with an arcaded ground floor, with the remains of a dome with large octagonal coffering between pilasters within, and a stepped exterior. In the distance are ruined towers.
Aspect
Perspective
Inscribed
Inscribed in ink 122
Signed and dated
- Undated, probably 1755 or 1756.
Medium and dimensions
Pen, brown and grey washes237 x 253
Hand
Robert Adam
Notes
This may be a view of the circular Temple of Rotondo or Augusto near the antique basilica at Ostia; this identification is suggested by the distinctive large octagonal coffers.
Level
Drawing
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